A large box-like frame containing a big fan walled in by water-wetted pads, a swamp cooler (or evaporative cooler) is so called because it can make your home feel like a muggy swamp in high humidity. Popular and efficient in dessert low humidity climates, such as The Southwest, swamp coolers produces effective cooling by coupling water evaporation with a simple and reliable air-moving system.



One of the key decisions you’ll make when purchasing a swamp cooler is which contractor to hire. A good contractor will size your swamp cooler and ensure that the equipment is installed properly. Consider working with a company that maintains a network of HVAC contractors. Since cost in typically a major factor, make sure that the contractor you hire has a great reputation.